Sr. Access Center Ambassador

Location: Hawthorne

Job Summary:

A Senior Access Center Ambassador acts as the lead point of contact for a particular service line or department to enhance communication to patients and other callers, handling a high volume of inbound calls to schedule appointments, answer questions, and route calls to the appropriate departments. This position is crucial for leading a team/pod of agents to maintain efficient communication across our physician enterprise to ensure a first call resolution and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities:

* Serve as key liaison with the department leadership to ensure accuracy of templates, issue escalation to resolution and development of alignment with practice operations.

* Work directly with Access Center supervisors and leadership to advance the day-to-day operations of the team.

* Answering Phones:
Responding to a high volume of calls from patients, insurance companies, and other medical facilities. Must be able to handle 80-100 incoming calls per day.

* Verifies and updates current patient demographic, financial, clinical and portal access

* Schedules future appointments based on appointment type, time requirements and provider schedule availability.

* Respond to patient questions and needs by editing, canceling and rescheduling appointments as necessary and indicated by practice protocols.

* Review physician schedules regularly to maximize capacity and verify correct scheduling.

* Serves as brand ambassador by upholding the WMCHealth Mission, vision and CARE values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.

* Respects patients' needs for confidentiality and empathy during all encounters.

* Appointment Scheduling:
Scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments, often using CERNER, electronic health record (EHR).

* Utilizes technology, including specialized software platforms, as applicable to maximize productivity.

* Call Routing:
Directing calls to the correct departments or individuals based on the caller's needs.

* Message Taking:
Taking accurate messages for staff members who are unavailable.

* Customer Service:
Providing information, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues related to appointments, billing, and other general concerns.

* Maintaining Records:
Ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient information in the system.

* Communication:
Maintaining effective communication within the department and with other departments.

* Meet daily productivity targets individually and as a team to achieve WMCHealth mission, vision and CARE values.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Remote work may be considered for candidates who meet specific requirements after hire and onboarding.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of 1-3 years of call center and/or customer service experience preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Licenses /

Certifications:

N/A

Other:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates preferred, but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).